For Immediate Release
November 18th, 2024
Media Contact:
Tryn Brown, tbrown@buildingdecarb.org
Californians can now apply for HEEHRA rebates for home electrification through TECH Clean California
New rebates will give income-eligible California households up to $8,000 in rebates to upgrade to zero-emission electric appliances like heat pumps.
Sacramento, CA – Today, $45 million in new HEEHRA rebates are available through the state’s award-winning heat pump initiative, TECH Clean California, to help income-eligible, single family households upgrade to clean, efficient, electric appliances.
The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program (HEEHRA) is a statewide initiative funded by the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), overseen by the U.S. Department of Energy, and managed by the California Energy Commission. HEEHRA is designed to help households improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve indoor air quality. The program will also support clean energy jobs and Governor Newsom’s statewide targets of achieving 3 million climate-ready homes and 6 million heat pumps by 2030.
When making the switch to a new heat pump HVAC system, California residents with single family household incomes between 80% and 150% area median income (AMI) will be eligible for rebates of up to $4,000; and single family households with incomes less than 80% area median income will be eligible for rebates of up to $8,000.
Program rebates must be obtained through a TECH Clean California-certified and HEEHRA-trained contractor. Homeowners can go to The Switch Is On, a statewide educational campaign, to find an eligible contractor and additional incentives that may be “stackable” with HEEHRA rebates.
An additional $35 million in rebates is available to improve multifamily properties. Multifamily property owners can apply for rebates up to $14,000 per dwelling unit when making the switch to a new heat pump HVAC system, heat pump water heater system, and other electric upgrades. More information can be found at https://techcleanca.com/incentives/heehrarebates/
Contractors interested in becoming a TECH-certified and HEEHRA-trained contractor can find additional information at The Switch Is On.
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As part of the TECH Clean California initiative, The Switch Is On campaign provides consumer education to help homeowners, renters, and contractors access electrification resources. This statewide effort, powered by the Building Decarbonization Coalition, offers tools and information to electrify homes, promoting a cleaner, healthier lifestyle. Homeowners can take advantage of limited-time incentives and find pre-qualified, TECH-certified contractors through The Switch Is On website.
The TECH Clean California initiative is funded by California gas corporation ratepayers under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. The TECH Clean California team is led by Energy Solutions and partners with Ardenna Energy, Association of Energy Affordability, Building Decarbonization Coalition, Electrify My Home, Frontier Energy, National Comfort Institute, Energy Outlet, Recurve Analytics, The Ortiz Group, Tre’ Laine Associates, and VEIC.